Panerai Luminor PAM01731 & Destro PAM01732: Heritage-Inspired 44mm Divers at Watches & Wonders 2026

Panerai Delivers Heritage in a Smaller Package with PAM01731 and PAM01732

At Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026, Panerai unveiled a pair of heritage-inspired Luminor models that bring the proportions of the historic 6152/1 cushion-shaped case into a more wearable 44mm format. The Panerai Luminor PAM01731 and Luminor Destro PAM01732 both draw from the brand's military dive watch archive while offering modern sizing.

A Nod to the 1960s Marina Militare

The Luminor collection is currently available in 47mm, 44mm, and 40mm sizes. By positioning these two releases within the 44mm family, Panerai is giving its most popular size a stronger connection to its history. The case is polished throughout, with the exception of the crown guard, which is brushed. Square lugs feature screws to hold the spring bars, while the open caseback features a sapphire window to view the manual-wind movement.

The Destro Concept Explained

The Destro PAM01732 marks Panerai's second Luminor with a left-side crown in 44mm size. Panerai originally supplied its reference 6152/1 in the 1960s to Italian Navy frogmen who wore diving instruments on their left wrists and watches on their right. Switching the crown side made it easier for them to set timing before missions. Some divers today prefer destro watches on their left wrist, as the crown won't dig into the wrist during activity.

Key Specifications

Dial Design and Movement

The PAM01731's deep brown, tobacco-colored dial gives it a warm, aged feel reminiscent of a tropical dial. The Destro's dark blue is reminiscent of the sea during a storm. Both feature sandwich construction with bronze-colored hands that stand out vividly against the darker context. The Calibre P.6000 delivers 72 hours of power with horizontal brushing across the plates, with the Officine Panerai text engraved and colored blue.

Related Reading

• The Heritage of Panerai Luminor: From Navy Instruments to Luxury Watches
• Understanding Destro Watches: Left-Hand Crowns Explained

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Destro" mean?

"Destro" is Italian for right-hand side, referring to watches with the crown positioned on the left side of the case. This design was originally created for Italian Navy divers who wore watches on their right wrist.

How does the 44mm size compare to older Luminor models?

These 44mm models are smaller than the traditional 47mm references like the 6152/1, making them more accessible for everyday wear while retaining the iconic cushion-shaped proportions.

Are the PAM01731 and PAM01732 limited editions?

No, both models join the regular Panerai collection following their debut at Watches & Wonders 2026.

Source

Based on reporting from aBlogtoWatch (April 13, 2026) by Blake Rong and Monochrome Watches (April 14, 2026).